VAIO User Guide

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# Inserting SD Memory Cards

Your VAIO computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
The SD memory card slot on the computer can accommodate the following memory cards:

- SD memory card

- SDHC memory card

- SDXC memory card

To insert an SD memory card, follow these steps.

1. Locate the SD memory card slot.

Hint

- The SD slot on your computer also works as a “Memory Stick” slot.

1. Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot, and carefully slide it into the slot until it clicks into place.

The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window [Details] after you insert the card into the slot.
Note

- Be careful not to insert an SD memory card in the wrong orientation. If you force it into the slot upside down, the slot may be damaged. Refer to the manual that came with the SD memory card for more information.

- The SD memory card icon will not appear in the Computer window [Details] until you insert the card into the slot.

Hint

- When you insert the SD memory card into the slot for the first time, you may be prompted to install a driver. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.

- While data is being read from or written to the SD memory card, the media access indicator light is on.

Related Topic
Removing SD Memory Cards
Notes on Using SD Memory Cards